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A Fine Quality French Ormolu & Porcelain-mounted Mantel Clock by J.b. Delettrez
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath
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£2,250
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A Fine Quality French Ormolu & Porcelain-mounted Mantel Clock by J.b. Delettrez

19th century
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A fine quality French ormolu and porcelain-mounted MANTEL CLOCK By Jean Baptiste Delettrez (active c.1845-c.1885) of Paris, in excellent condition and in full working-order.

The case is of finest ormolu, retaining its original gilding with a large pineapple pediment, and two subsidiary smaller pineapples to either side. Fine hand-painted porcelain panels to the front and sides, all of which are decorated in Sevres style "bleu de celeste' with musical and literary themes, cherubs to the front. Gilt spandrels and foliate engraving grace the front frame. Beautiful ormolu cast decoration to all sides and especially to the base. Raised on adjustable gilded circular conical feet

The eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a bell and is stamped with the makers monogram "JBD". Complete with pendulum. Serial number "31811 16_2" stamped on the movement.

Dated: c.1870-80

Dimensions:  Height: 13 inches; Width: 10 inches; Depth: 5 inches (33 x 25.5 x 12.7 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

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SA974370
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A fine quality French ormolu and porcelain-mounted MANTEL CLOCK By Jean Baptiste Delettrez (active c.1845-c.1885) of Paris, in excellent condition and in full working-order.
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The case is of finest ormolu, retaining its original gilding with a large pineapple pediment, and two subsidiary smaller pineapples to either side.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Fine hand-painted porcelain panels to the front and sides, all of which are decorated in Sevres style "bleu de celeste' with musical and literary themes, cherubs to the front. Gilt spandrels and foliate engraving grace the front frame. Beautiful ormolu cast decoration to all sides and especially to the base. Raised on adjustable gilded circular conical feet

fig 1. A nineteenth-century French ormolu mantel clock featuring hand-painted celestial blue porcelain panels with putti and pineapple finials.
fig 1. A Fine Quality French Ormolu & Porcelain-mounted Mantel Clock by J.b. Delettrez

The eight-day movement strikes hours and half-hours on a bell and is stamped with the makers monogram "JBD". Complete with pendulum. Serial number "31811 16_2" stamped on the movement.

Dated: c.1870-80

Dimensions:  Height: 13 inches; Width: 10 inches; Depth: 5 inches (33 x 25.5 x 12.7 cm)

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this French Ormolu Mantel Clock to the 1870s.

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SA974370
Dealers Internal Ref
1208/Q
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A nineteenth-century French ormolu mantel clock featuring hand-painted celestial blue porcelain panels with putti and pineapple finials.
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French ormolu mantel clocks combine cast bronze cases coated in gold leaf or mercury gilding with decorative soft-paste or hard-paste porcelain panels. Popularised in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, these clocks frequently featured classical revival architectural forms, hand-painted scenes, and precision mechanical movements.

The primary structure consists of gilt bronze, known as ormolu, which houses a brass mechanical clock movement. The decorative plaques and dial surrounds are crafted from painted porcelain, often featuring celestial blue or pink grounds with painted putti, floral motifs, and enamel dials.

Authentic period clocks feature heavy cast bronze with hand-chased surface details, distinct maker stamps or medals impressed on the rear movement plate, and hand-painted porcelain panels showing micro-craquelure or subtle hand brushwork under magnification.

Position the clock as a central focal point on a marble fireplace mantelpiece, a formal sideboard, or a dark wood console table. Pair it with symmetrical decorative accents such as brass candlesticks or minimalist modern art to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and clean lines.

Dust the exterior regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent particulate build-up in chased details. Never apply liquid metal polishes or harsh chemical cleaners to gilt bronze, as this strips the original gilding; internal mechanical movements should be serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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